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L323 WNJ

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,692 mi
Last recorded166,692 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL323 WNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 166,692 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 166,686 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 165,259 miles

coil springs corroded

coolant leak

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension bushes worn

harsh corrosion underside of car in places

head-lights deteriorated

nearside front tyre perished

oil leak

parking brake weak

Fail 6 Nov 2014 16,524 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all suspension componts very corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre perished

very harsh corrosion underside

Pass 18 Oct 2013 164,365 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes rusty

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 164,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes rusty

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 163,883 miles

Both inner sills starting to corrode

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear discs in poor condition

Fail 18 Oct 2012 163,880 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both inner sills starting to corrode

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear discs in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2011 161,541 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 157,808 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 152,854 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 152,854 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 148,795 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 148,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f , o/s/r & n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 10 Jul 2007 143,091 miles

both rear tyres side walls poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2006 134,062 miles

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 3 Jul 2006 134,062 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake discs poor condition

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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L323 WNJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1993 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 111,855 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L323 WNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L323 WNJ registered?

L323 WNJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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